Associate of Arts Degree- General Arts

An Associate of Arts Degree in General Arts is awarded to recognize the successful completion of the equivalent of two years of full-time study. It requires 60 credits as described below. An overall GPA of 2.33 is required. Transfer credit may be granted for approved courses completed at other institutions. Upon successful completion, students can transfer to a University into their desired Arts or Education majors.

Year 2
Upon completion of Year 1, students are required to successfully complete 30 credits as prescribed below:

18 elective credits at the 200 level

12 elective credits at the 100/200 level

*credits must be fully transferable

Course Listing for this program

ADMN-165 - Credits: 3.000Introduction To Computing SystemsIntroduction to Computing Systems explains how computer systems, comprised of hardware and software, work. Computing systems are used as a tool, and are intended to increase operation efficiencies in business. Having a clear understanding of computing systems is important to those who often work with limited resources. In addition to enabling the student in understanding how to implement and utilize computing systems, this course will review examples of how computing systems and information technology have been used in economic development.
More Details on this coursePrerequisites: COMP 050 / or equivalent or permission of the instructor.

CMSC-109 - Credits: 3.000Computer ApplicationsThe course is intended to provide practical skills for the academic usage of computers. Basic concepts and terminology will also be covered. At the end of this course the student will be able to use computers to some common problems found in both the academic community and Aboriginal communities and organizations. Students will have a basic knowledge of computer hardware, office applications and internet technologies.
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ENGL-110 - Credits: 3.000English CompositionEnglish 110 prepares students to write successful college essays. This course focuses on the writing process. Students will learn how to develop, organize, write, revise, document, and edit essays.
More Details on this coursePrerequisites: ENGL 060 / or English 12 and/or English 12 First Peoples or permission of instructor.

ENGL-111 - Credits: 3.000Introduction to Modern FictionThis course is designed to introduce students to the world of fiction (short stories and novels) through a variety of First Nations and western texts. Students will explore the meaning of literature through subjective experiences and objective study of literary concepts in an interactive atmosphere.
More Details on this coursePrerequisites: ENGL 110 / or permission of instructor.

STAT-203 - Credits: 3.000Introduction to Statistics for the Social SciencesThis is an introduction course into the discipline of statistics with an emphasis upon applications within the social sciences. The course provides students with an overview of statistical methods that includes scales, measures of central tendency, frequency distributions, normal distributions, sample distributions, hypothesis testing (also known as significance testing), variability, probability, z-scores, analysis of variance, estimation, and linear regression and correlation. The student will learn to apply these descriptive and inferential statistical methods in interpretations of data and analyses of behavioural research pertaining to the social sciences.
More Details on this coursePrerequisites: or Math 11 Foundations. Please note Math 059 or Pre-Calculus 11 is recommended / MATH 057

STSC-101 - Credits: 3.000Strategies for Success 101This course is a hybrid incorporating both online and classroom teaching. It introduces the students to college academic culture and connects them to the resources that will aid in their success. The course covers a variety of topics including: test-taking strategies, note-taking, time management, online research, student responsibilities and ethics, learning styles, and setting educational goals.
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